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Lil Blue (a charming tiny house!)

Volcano, HI, USA

House300 sq. ft.

Sleeps: 3

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Min Stay: 1 - 2 nights

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A cute little tiny house in the heart of the rainforest.

If you are fascinated with tiny houses, curious if you can live in a little space, and are up for some adventure, come stay with us! Climb up into the loft, snuggle into bed, and gaze into the treetops. We specialize in fantastic and unique experiences to make your trip one to remember! You won't get service like this in boring hotel.

WHAT’S UP WITH THE VOLCANO?

The national park is OPEN and the crater is STUNNING! They are continually evaluating new trails and sites within the park and opening them up to visitors - we'll message you before your stay with the latest!

· Crater Rim Drive to Keanakāko‘i Crater, for pedestrians and bicyclists only

· Mauna Loa Road to Kīpukapuaulu; open to pedestrians and bicyclists past Kīpukapuaulu

· Sections of Escape Road from Highway 11

· Chain of Craters Road

The Volcano Art Center Gallery, Kilauea Military Camp (all facilities), and Volcano House (lobby and viewing area, bar, and gift shop) are also open.

Even outside the park, there is much to do! Our little Volcano Village is the perfect spot to relax. Slightly cooler with less humidity and no vog, it’s a hidden rainforest retreat! Volcano Village is a small town just Hilo side of Volcanoes National Park. We are a beautiful little artist community and great resting spot for seeing the east side of the island with it's rainforest, orchid gardens, winery, hiking trails, farmers markets -- simply an amazing place. Perfectly between the green and black sand beaches, the uniqueness of Pahoa, and old Hawaii in Hilo town . We hope you will come discover it for yourself, and love it just as much as we do!

Now, a little about the tiny house -- it is such a cute little oasis you will not want to miss!

Blue is completely off-grid. Electric is by solar and water is by catchment. There is a decent cell phone signal, and we’re working on internet. In the meantime, unplug and unwind! Enjoy some wine by the fire and a little meditative garden time in the rainforest!

Some features of Lil Blue:

• NEW! A ‘smores station with custom chocolates, made by us, of local Volcano ingredients - how else can you fully enjoy the fire pit?!

Lil Blue is unique. Please read the section below, just to make sure it’s the right special place for you!

1. Accessibility. Blue is a “traditional” tiny house in that it has a lofted bedroom. To get to the bedroom you will have to climb some narrow steps (but they are steps - not a ladder!). There are also two steps from the ground to the lanai to reach the front door.

2. Water. We put the rainforest to good use! Rainwater is collected and used to run the house, which is perfect for showering and doing dishes, but not for drinking. Bottles of drinking water are provided.

3. Lighting. All our electricity comes from the sun. The batteries charge up during the day and are stored for use at night. Turning off lights or electronics when not in use will help the energy last. We do ask no hairdryers or curling irons due to their heavy load on the system.

4. Temperature. At 3,500 feet, Volcano can be a bit wet, and the temperature is about 10-15 degrees cooler than at the coast. We find it refreshing — a break from the heat and humidity! Lil Blue does not have an indoor heater, but there is a fire pit on the lanai and the house itself is insulated. Our daytime temperatures are wonderfully mild, so just open the windows and doors for a refreshing breeze. There is a ceiling fan if you are worried about getting too warm!

The Big Island has 10 of the world’s 14 climate zones. It is always wise to dress in layers and to bring a light jacket, especially if you are visiting Volcanoes National Park at night (and you should visit at night!).

5. Location. Located on just over 1/2 of an acre surrounded by Ohio trees, hapu’u ferns, and lots of ti and hibiscus. There are few lights, which means spectacular stargazing when the sky is clear. Headlamps are provided for those late night hikes, and motion sensing lights guide you along the lanai.

6. Connectivity. Time to let go of all your wires and obligations! We are still working on wifi, but there is good internet single with Verizon (we have not tried other carriers) We do have a small TV and DVD player for evening electronic entertainment. You can rent recent titles at the Lower Store in Volcano Village or at the Red Box at the Foodland in Kea’au. A bluetooth speaker will let you hook up and play your tunes wire free.

6. Wildlife. All of Volcano is a rainforest and with it comes wildlife. There are lots of birds in our forest, including pheasants which like to wander around in little packs. You’ll see them along the road and sometimes in the yard. They are fun to watch!

Guest Access:

You will have your own key and have the whole place to yourself. Your own tiny Hawaiian paradise.

Guest Interaction:

We live in Volcano and would love to welcome you to your new home. Our past interaction with guests has ranged from sharing dinner and wine, to hardly seeing them at all! Wherever you fall on the spectrum, if you need anything during your stay, we're just a phone call or text away.

Other Things to Note:

We prefer 2 night or longer stays (you really need that time to explore the area!), but will consider one-nights. If you're visiting the volcano and don't want to drive back late at night, please message us to check availability! We would love to host you for an evening.

There are some small, convenience-style stores in Volcano, but you might want to pick up some groceries before you arrive. There is also a farmer stand which does custom orders you can schedule ahead of time and pickup the day you arrive. If you are interested in this service, please let us know and we will send you the brochure. We do have a nice selection of cooking basics offered free of charge. Please ask us if you need a complete list.

We welcome everyone and would love to have you stay with us!

Looking for something slightly larger? Please see our other rental property, Hau‘oli Place (the Happy Place!) which comfortably sleeps 4, or Puolani Iki which sleeps 3.

Wanna go even smaller? Check out Hale Iki (a tiny house in Volcano!).

TAT: 084-816-7936-01

The Neighborhood:

Lil Blue is located 35 minutes from Hilo and about 2 hours from Kona. It’s in a quiet neighborhood on about 1/2 of an acre, surrounded by lush rainforest and lots of native plants.

Just across the highway is Volcano Village where you will find several restaurants, a community center, Volcano Art Gallery, and the wonderful early morning Sunday Volcano Farmers Market.

Though only three miles from the entrance to Volcanoes National Park, we are in a very safe area and are fortunate to be upwind from the crater, typically providing very good air quality.

Getting Around:

This is a big island and a rental car is required to get the most out of your experience.

Owner

Mark Worster

Member Since 2016

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Nov 16, 2018

About Mark Worster

We are Mark and Lucretia. We love the Big Island, and especially our beautiful Volcano. We hope you'll come stay with us and fall in love with it too!

Mark Worster purchased this House in 2017

Why Mark Worster chose Volcano

Because it's adorable. And little. But not too little. And everyone wants to roast marshmallows under the stars, right?

Amenities

TV

Children Welcome

Parking

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3

Bedroom 1

1 queen, California King in the loft bedroom

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom

Small bathroom with tiny sink, toilet, and shower.

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Linens Provided

Parking

Towels Provided

Wood Stove

firepit on the lanai

Living Room

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Stove

Coffee Maker

Pantry Items

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

Indoor dining at the breakfast bar, and outdoor dining on the lanai.

Entertainment

Television

Stereo

Bluetooth speaker

DVD Player

Books

Video Library

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

Lanai / Gazebo

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

House Rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

10 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

1 - 6 of 10

Absolutely loved our stay ★★★★★

5/5

Stayed Oct 2018

nadeen L.

Great way to end our road trip. It was hard to leave a wonderful stay.

Loved this little house in the rain forest!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Michelle S.Burnaby, BC, Canada

The house was very clean with many personal and thoughtful touches. It felt more spacious and the bed was super comfortable. We expected to have less power available and yet had no issues with cooking or lights - just a bit less hot water than needed for a family of three. Overall, a great experience!

Submitted Aug 14, 2018

Private, quiet lil piece of paradise

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Bridget S.Clinton, UT

Lil blue is definitely the most charming property we have ever rented. We loved it! So peaceful! Beautiful surroundings. This tiny house is stocked full of extras. You can tell the owners put a lot of thought in having things in there travelers may need. Owner is very responsive to any questions or issues you may have. Bedding and furniture are very comfortable. Absolutely loved our time here.

Submitted Aug 19, 2018

Lil Blue is a destination in itself. Loved it!

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Laura O.

Lil Blue is a great experience! Lots of thoughtful extras. Very comfortable bed, very clean, and roomier than expected. It's located in a neighborhood but is very private, surrounded by rainforest. Although Hawaii Volcano National Park was closed during our visit, the rest of the island was business as usual (excluding where the lava is flowing in Puna.) Mark & Lucretia left great day trip suggestions. My only regret is we spent so much time exploring the area that we didn't make time to enjoy all Lil Blue had to offer like s'mores, wine, pancakes, and the firepit. I would definitely stay again!

Submitted Jul 15, 2018

It was better than expected

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Grace P.San Jose, CA

Loved the privacy. Cozy yet it was well appointed and clean .Li’l Blue maintained a great mix of modern comfort and minimalist luxury.